In the last review in 2017, Algeria received 235 recommendations, 9% of which were linked to inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. The main issues in the educational field were overcrowded classrooms, school infrastructure and low enrollment rates.
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The main issues in education in Bahrain include violations of freedom of expression, sexual abuse, social stigmas, access to educaiton and the quality of education. The Bahrain authorities practice sectarian discrimination against opponents, violating in turn the right to education of many people according to the Bahrain Center of Human Rights.
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In the previous cycle, Brazil received 19 recommendations on improving its education which recommendations were all supported. Recommendations focused on improving socio-economic conditions and living standards, access to education and inclusive education for Afro-Brazilian, indigenous communities, and disabled people.
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During the previous cycle, Ecuador received eight recommendations on the topic of disability rights. Israel connected disability rights with the right to education in its recommendation 118.8 “Develop a comprehensive deinstitutionalization plan for people with disabilities that aims to support their life in their communities and ensure inclusive education for people with disabilities”. All eight specific actions by states, including the one by Israel, were supported by Ecuador. In this sense, the acceptancy rate was 100%. Ecuador has made notable progress regarding the protection and respect of persons with disabilities. While it has created Inclusion Support Units and passed Regulations for standardizing differentiated management and care processes in specialized educational institutions, persons with disabilities still suffer from segregation and division within the society.
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Ecuador received 15 recommendations regarding the right to education in the 3rd cycle. The responses were positive, Ecuador supported all State recommendations. Specific sub-topics included education coverage for girls living in rural areas – in particular indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian girls (recommendation by Chile), improving the quality of education for those living below the poverty line (recommendation by Haiti), ensuring the full participation of all citizens, in particular vulnerable groups, in the education system (recommendation by Angola). Ecuador has indeed maintained its efforts in implementing such recommendations but there are still challenges that need tackling
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13% of the recommendations received by Indonesia in the previous cycle were related to quality education (SDG4). The most recurring sub-topics were regarding poverty, rights of the child, and women’s rights
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The main issues in education in Morocco are illiteracy, high dropout and repetition rates, no access to education or equipment as a result of poverty. Morocco received 244 recommendations in the 3rd cycle, accepted 191 of those and 12% of recommendations focused on quality education (SDG4).
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Out of the 257 recommendations offered during the 3rd UPR Cycle of 2017, the Philippines accepted all those concerning education under paragraphs 133.219 – 133.225, committing to prioritise expenditure towards public education. Main issues in education include high dropout and low enrollment rates, as well as discrimination.
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The main problem in the Polish educational system is the lack of consistency of actions that arises from the frequently changing government authorities. Poland received 185 recommendations and supported 144 recommendations during the 3rd cycle in 2017.
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Broken Chalk recommends that the government of South Africa addresses problems with equality and discrimination, education and support of LGBTQ+ community and child trafficking. In the last cycle South Africa received 243 recommendations, accepted 187 of those and 9% focused on quality education (SDG 4).
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